​4 Paws Animal Rescue (4 PAWS) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) volunteer-based animal welfare organization dedicated to rescuing homeless dogs and cats from overcrowded shelters. By working with a network of volunteer advocates, foster caregivers, local veterinarians, trainers and shelters, 4 PAWS Animal Rescue is able to rescue hundreds of animals every year. We provide these animals with care and temporary homes until we can place them into their permanent homes. We also serve as a resource to our community by providing information on pet ownership, including resources for spay/neuter, positive behavior training, nutrition, and veterinary care. We believe that no animal should be mistreated and are working towards the day when no companion animal is euthanized for lack of a home.

 

4 PAWS Animal Rescue was founded in 2015 by a family of animal advocates in Gloucester, VA, after recognizing the overwhelming number of stray and homeless animals in the area. Formed to help as many animals as possible, 4 PAWS partners with multiple shelters and rescue organizations to save dogs in need.

In addition to bringing dogs into our rescue, placing them in foster homes, and adopting them into loving families, we also provide behavioral and medical support to people who are facing difficult decisions about their pets. Our goal is to keep pets with the families who love them whenever possible and reduce the number of animals entering the shelter system.